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Journal Article; Review; Review
Author(s):
Dubey, Divyanshu; Sharma, Vibhash D; Pass, Steven E; Sawhney, Anshudha; Stüve, Olaf
Title:
Para-dichlorobenzene toxicity - a review of potential neurotoxic manifestations.
Abstract:
Para-dichlorobenzene (PDCB) is an active ingredient of mothballs, deodorizers and fumigants. Due to the easy availability of this chemical, there is a considerable risk for accidental or intentional toxic exposure. Recently, multiple cases of PDCB toxicity due to mothball ingestion were reported. PDCB toxicity can affect multiple organ systems including liver, kidneys, skin, lung and the central nervous system (CNS). CNS toxicity often results in leukoencephalopathy and heterogeneous neurologica...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Therap Adv Neurol Dis
Year:
2014
Journal volume:
7
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
177-87
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1177/1756285614521889
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24790648
Print-ISSN:
1756-2856
TUM Institution:
Neurologische Klinik und Poliklinik
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